My poodle has a dark spot on his hip. Why is he biting and growling?

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About 3 months ago inoticed a perfectly circular dark apricot on my cream poodle's right hip area. I check the skin underneath which looked fine. A month ago I took him to the vet for a stomach bug, bloody diarrhea. It cleared up with metronidazole tx. However, I just finished grooming him and noticed gaurding and pain. He bites after me and growls when I touch any part near where that spot was. He's shaved down and the darkened hair have not grown in anymore, his normal hair color remains. Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Male | neutered | 2 years old | 12 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is hard to know without being able to examine him. This could be a benign or malignant growth. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good night!

My poodle has a dark spot on his hip. Why is he biting and growling?

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